Aerospace Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

The Aeromodeling is a creative course , which has as main objective the design, building and flying of model airplanes or helicopters. These models can be scale copies of real airplanes or helicopters, or they are specially constructed aircraft models to take advantage of some flying characteristics like speed or duration of flight.

In the Aeromodeling lab, students design, fabricate and fly models. It not only gives a primary introduction to the world of aerodynamics, designing, electronics, engine technology, wood crafting and the technology of new materials but also provides a hands-on experience necessary for developing a practical aptitude.


Facilities

Variety of kits, engines, RC sets, prefabricated models available.